Potential Fees for Hard Money Loans compared to RTX’s typical fee structure

Hard money loans often come with a variety of fees, which can vary significantly between lenders. Here's a breakdown of potential fees and their typical ranges as compared to REAL Texas Capital’s typical fee structure:

Upfront Fees

· Origination Fee: A percentage of the loan amount charged by the lender to process the loan.

  • Typical Range: 1% to 4% of the loan amount

  • REAL Texas Capital Typical Range: 2%-3%

· Points: Similar to origination fees, expressed as a percentage of the loan amount.

  • Range: 1 to 3 points (each point equals 1% of the loan amount)

  • REAL Texas Capital: NONE

· Appraisal Fee: Covers the cost of assessing the property's value.

  • Range: $300 to $1,000

  • REAL Texas Capital: NONE

· Title Search and Insurance: Fees associated with verifying property ownership and protecting the lender's interest.

  • Range: Varies widely based on property value and location

  • Typically paid by Borrower who purchases the Title Insurance Policies

· Closing Costs: General administrative fees associated with finalizing the loan.

  • Range: $500 to $2,000

  • REAL Texas Capital: NONE

Ongoing Fees

· Interest Rate: Typically higher than traditional mortgages due to the increased risk.

  • Range: Varies widely based on market conditions and lender risk assessment

  • REAL Texas Capital Current Range: 12% - 14%, depending on risks of loan

· Prepayment Penalties: Some lenders charge a fee if you pay off the loan early.

  • Range: Varies by lender, typically a percentage of the prepayment amount

  • REAL Texas Capital: NONE

Other Potential Fees

· Underwriting Fee: Covers the lender's costs for evaluating the loan risk.

  • Range: $250 to $750

  • REAL Texas Capital: $450

· Document Preparation Fee: Covers the cost of preparing loan documents.

  • Range: $250 to $750

  • REAL Texas Capital: $500

· Courier Fees: For delivering documents.

  • Range: $50 to $100

  • REAL Texas Capital: NONE

· Wire Transfer Fees: For transferring funds.

  • Range: $25 to $75

  • REAL Texas Capital: $50

· Pest Inspection Fee: If required by the lender.

  • Range: $200 to $500

  • REAL Texas Capital: NONE

· Loan Servicing Setup Fee: Fee to set up third-party loan servicing.

  • Range: $100 to $300

  • REAL Texas Capital: We service our loans without any additional fees

· Legal Fees: If required for specific circumstances.

  • Range: Varies based on complexity and legal work involved

  • REAL Texas Capital: NONE

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